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Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Human studies report mixed results in the improvement of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms after taking Lactobacillus acidophilus by mouth.

One human study using L. acidophilus in combination with another bacterium (B. infantis) in infants reported fewer cases of necrotizing enterocolitis (severe inflammation of the gut) and no complications related to treatment. Additional research is necessary in this area before a conclusion can be drawn.

Lactobacillus acidophilus may be difficult to tolerate if allergic or hypersensitive to dairy products. Avoid with a history of an injury or illness of the intestinal wall, immune-disease, or heart valve surgery. Avoid if taking prescription drugs, such as corticosteroids, because there is a risk of infection. Use cautiously with heart murmurs. Antibiotics or alcohol may destroy Lactobacillus acidophilus. Therefore, it is recommended that Lactobacillus acidophilus be taken three hours after taking antibiotics or drinking alcohol. Some individuals can use antacids, such as famotidine (Pepcid) or esomeprazole (Nexium), to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach one hour before taking Lactobacillus acidophilus.

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Hypnotherapy for Stomach Ailments
Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions or to ....

 

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Peppermint for Stomach Ailments
Peppermint is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is most often grown for its fragrant oil. Peppermint may improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Additional ....

 

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Slippery elm for Stomach Ailments
Slippery elm is native to eastern Canada and the eastern and central United States. Its name refers its slippery consistency when the inner bark is chewed or mixed with water. ....

 

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Relaxation Therapy for Stomach Ailments
Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directed relaxation. Most techniques share the components of repetitive focus (on ....

 

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Reflexology for Stomach Ailments
Reflexology involves the application of manual pressure to specific points or areas of the feet that are believed to correspond to other parts of the body. Reflexology is often used ....

 

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JAQUELINE I drink Peppermint tea with candied ginger stomach aches. Works much better than prescription drugs for me.
Posted by JAQUELINE , 5 months ago
DELILAH Mint tea helps does wonders to relieve stomach aches. It was even helpful with infant colic.
Posted by DELILAH , 6 months ago
JEANNA I drink Peppermint tea with candied ginger stomach aches. Works much better than prescription drugs for me.
Posted by JEANNA , 6 months ago
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